Town fans have received an apology from the club for the long delays in the arrival of replica shirts – which are now due to arrive towards the end of next month.

The club’s retail department has now received confirmed delivery dates for the next batch of this season’s replica shirts.

A club spokesman said: “Having received confirmation of delivery from PUMA licensee and supplier Genesis Teamwear, the Retail Department will be able to fulfil all existing replica shirt pre-orders before the Premier League game at home to Manchester United on Saturday October 21.”